C+
Above Average
Score: 56/100
Overall (traditional)
F
Outcome Rating
13/100 · earnings-weighted

Oglala Lakota College

4-Year Public Tribal College
📍 Kyle, South Dakota 57752
🌐 www.olc.edu/
Oglala Lakota College — tuition $2,016
Oglala Lakota College — tuition $2,016
Outcomes
D
42/100
Affordability
A+
91/100
Resources
B
67/100
Experience
B
67/100
Prestige
F
18/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

1,229
Total Enrollment
11%
Graduation Rate
54%
Retention Rate
11.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$3,563
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Oglala Lakota College ▼

18% of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Oglala Lakota College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$22,517
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$20,536
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
8.7%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
47.5%
Students receiving Pell grants

Earnings rank: 3rd percentile among similar colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (SD wage index 0.86). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Oglala Lakota College

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations—$56,375-17%#925 of 1176#819—

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

🏆 Where Oglala Lakota College Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

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American Indian/Native American Studies
of 3 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $2,016 $2,016
Room $1,740
Total Cost (On-Campus) $15,534 $15,534

Financial Aid

100%
Receive Any Aid
77%
Receive Pell Grants
0%
Take Out Loans
$3,563
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$2,188
$48,001 - $75,000$5,749

Student Demographics

1,229
Total Students
72%
Women
34%
Traditional Age (18-24)
18%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 2%
Two or More 1%

🏠 Living Arrangements

On Campus 2%
Off-Campus (Renters) 18%
With Family 80%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~220 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 22%
Hybrid (Some Online) 44%
Fully Online 34%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 34%
25-64 (Adult) 64%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Oglala Lakota College?
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.
How much does it cost to attend Oglala Lakota College?
Tuition at Oglala Lakota College is $2,016 for in-state students and $2,016 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $3,563.
What is the graduation rate at Oglala Lakota College?
The graduation rate at Oglala Lakota College is 11%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.
Is Oglala Lakota College a good school?
Oglala Lakota College has a Repit College Score of 56/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (D): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (A+): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (B): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (B): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Oglala Lakota College?
Oglala Lakota College has a total enrollment of 1,229 students.
Is there rental demand near Oglala Lakota College?
Yes! Approximately 18% of students at Oglala Lakota College live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 220 students who need rental housing near campus.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology